More than 120,000 young adults out of work in WA

zargoman said on March 8, 2011 at 10:48 PM

It all happens in the schools as well. If they actually taught students about how to present themselves and behave in business settings, they would probably know a thing or two. Instead, it's all about the subject matter. "You have to pass this class. I don't care how you look or act, you just need to do the work" is the attitude of most of the classrooms that I can remember. I was fortunate enough to be in a business oriented program during high school and actually have more options than flippin burgers available to me. It's not only a problem with some of the parents, it's a problem with the attitude of what education should be. The system is so freaking screwed up.

seattlelovemongr said on March 8, 2011 at 8:10 PM

They don't call them Generation "Me" for nothing.....wonder how they came up with that name??

frederick17 said on March 8, 2011 at 4:42 PM

As a currently employed professional who has spent the last few years on assignment researching the behaviors and habits of 18-24 year-olds, this rhetoric of overwhelming laziness, physical presentation, and sense of entitlement certainly doesn't strike me as new. Regardless of any prior experience(s) with this age group, I caution anyone from making blanket statements intent on labeling the largest generation this country has seen. Let us consider the possibility that this group is entering the "real" world ill-prepared to deal with subsequent generations--some of their parents--that have had an active hand in creating our current socio-economic conditions. I consider it empowering that the future leaders of America may be emerging with a different attitude and, while I may disagree with it at times, I certainly wouldn't shutter my doors to them. After all, where'd they get this attitude from? Who allowed them to feel entitled? If you're their parent(s), it's probably you.

Conseula said on March 8, 2011 at 4:03 PM

I totally disagree with the person who called young adults that he interviewed were spoiled, rotten children! disrespectful..Perhaps this person is misinterpreting a young adult with self confidence in his ability to do the job.. I find it hard to believe all of these many young adults he interviewd were spoiled,rotten, disrespectful children in big bodies.. Maybe their intellect was threatening to him..

Conseula said on March 8, 2011 at 3:56 PM

I wonder how many college students graduating in 2011 will find jobs? Is theire still on campus recruitment on college campuse's? If so, will there be an numbers on how many Corporations will interview on campus?

mariaoh said on March 8, 2011 at 3:47 PM

I own a business and needed to hire people in the last few months. I found that most of the young adults who applied were really just spoiled rotten children housed in big bodies. I can't tell you the nightmare we went through with these entitled, disrespectful, know-it-all 18-24 year olds. I've decided that I'll hire only based on attitude and longevity with past employers. That precludes a lot from this age segment mainly because so many of them have never had a job, don't have a clue what it takes to keep one and have attitudes that I can do without in my business.

hebeshebewebe said on March 8, 2011 at 3:04 PM

I think I'll hire these beautiful youngsters with 18 earrings,a pierced lip and tongue. Beautiful. The florescent orange hair and the well thought out tatoos along the arm and neck. Thanks to all the great parents who raised these stunning and impressive youth. ......On second thought I'm just going to close down.

stilltaxed said on March 8, 2011 at 12:52 PM

Wow, I have found some young people to be lazy, but all? Are they still living with mom and dad? Might be the probIem. I just hired the ones that wanted to work. Have to agree with the buis unfreindly. Have had to deal with it for years. It just does not make sense. Maybe a change in the mansion?

spacedover said on March 8, 2011 at 12:38 PM

Hope and Change is not here. I hope this fool doesn't run for election and Hope we Change to new people in the White House with a ideas and work ethic about the future of a great county which is stuck in idle right now. Country doesn't run on promises but instead it moves results.

bazwest said on March 8, 2011 at 12:09 PM

Many fine young people are focusing on gaining a higher education, and if so keep up the good work. This is their primary responsibility during this time of their lives. The problem here is that so many young people don't want more education because they are lazy. They were lazy in high school and they are lazy now. Many have no ambition. When they are hired they continue their lazy ways and won't work hard. They show up late or call in frequently. So many live in la-la-land and think their high school diploma or GED is enough to impress a hiring manager. Others believe that the world owe's them a living wage. Well wise up young folks the world doesn't owe you anything! You have to compete with others to earn a living and the more competitive you are the better!

MrMadMac said on March 8, 2011 at 11:50 AM

skok_cush you are so right, I quit my job as a Automotive master tech after my health went too he#l and they put on three people to do my job and still can't hit my output they are poorly train and don't care to give a full days work. this country is in trouble if you are counting on the younger people to fill the shoses of the older working class good by America you were a strong nation

musicfreak said on March 8, 2011 at 11:14 AM

I'm not a young person, I have a college degree, and I have 10 years experience in my chosen field -- and it still took me 2 1/2 years to find a job when I moved back to Washington State in 2008. It's not just young people.

3porte8742496002 said on March 8, 2011 at 10:52 AM

Hope and Change in action here......

banditrider said on March 8, 2011 at 10:47 AM

You're right Skok, our environment is so business unfriendly its tough to add a new hire. Throw in OSHA, WSHA, and all the other alphabet soup agencies, its a quagmire. Don't forget the lawyers who chase lottery size mega suits for injuries, discrimination, harassment, making someone feel bad, etc. And hey, where are all the "green" jobs Obama promised. Guess we're spending too much money in Iraq, Afghanistan, and soon, Libya. They can always become soldiers!

skok_cush said on March 8, 2011 at 10:04 AM

1st. . . teenagers/youngins of this generation are just horribly lazy, & disrespectful, sense of Entitlement. . . .. perhaps 1 in 6 kids have a clue & Common Decency. . .. . . . . .2ndly and most important. . . . . .with Labor Laws, Liability, Safety Idiots, Its riskin life and limb legally and financially to hire a kid. . . . . . .and with minimum wage bein $10. . . .its alot less hassle to hire a matured Older person with skills.

spacedover said on March 8, 2011 at 9:28 AM

What happened to all those wonderful jobs program by the infamous leader Barry Obama. That guy is containing to string everybody out until 2012. So far all I seen is a lot of talk and no do. Help!!!!!!!!!!!